Chris Dumond
US and Portugal-based Human-Centered Business Designer | Strategic Innovation Leader | Design Thinking Advocate | F1 & Motorsports Photographer
- Role
- Business Designer Associate Director at Crowe
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Dumond
A good photograph is knowing where to stand.” – Ansel Adams
Experience
Business Designer Associate Director
Apr 2019 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US
Lead Design Thinking Initiatives: Organize and lead interactive sessions, including workshops and training, to embed a human-centric methodology in addressing challenges.User Research and Empathy Building: Engage in comprehensive user research to uncover the underlying behaviors, necessities, and challenges faced by users. Employ techniques aimed at fostering empathy to fully understand and appreciate the user’s experiences and viewpoints.Ideation and Concept Development: Guide collaborative alignment sessions to cultivate original and innovative ideas. Work alongside diverse organizational teams to investigate and assess various problem-solving methods. Prototyping and Testing: Develop rapid prototypes to visualize possible solutions and conduct tests to evaluate their viability. Refine prototypes iteratively based on user reactions and findings to better meet user requirements and adapt to evolving problems.Strategic Planning and Roadmapping: Craft detailed strategic plans and roadmaps that draw on insights gained from design thinking efforts. Recognize market opportunities for innovation and differentiation. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Promote a cooperative atmosphere that respects varied viewpoints and enables teams to unite effectively towards shared objectives.Measurement and Evaluation: Develop methods for collecting feedback and evaluating the success of solutions put into practice. Thought Leadership and Knowledge Sharing: Keep abreast of the latest trends and practices in design thinking, innovation, and user experience and share within the organization through interactive workshops.Account Leadership: Oversee and guide the strategic management of client accounts to foster long-term relationships and achieve account goals. Lead teams in delivering exceptional service, ensuring alignment with client expectations and company objectives.
Skills
- Product Launch
- Photography
- Budgets
- Cooking
- Assisting Executives
- Marketing Strategy
- Event Planning
- Creative Strategy
- Leadership
- Marketing Communications
- Advertising
- Art Direction
- Campaign Strategies
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Organic Farming
- Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Copywriting
- Management
- Branding & Identity
- Strategic Thinking
- Experience Design
- Social Media
- Creative Direction
- Team Leadership
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
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